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P533 XHB

1997 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

54,417 mi
Last recorded54,417 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP533 XHB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 54,417 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak but not excessive

suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2024 54,367 miles

underside surface corrosion

Pass 4 May 2023 54,320 miles

surface corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2022 53,249 miles

underside surface corrosion

Pass 17 May 2021 52,344 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2020 52,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2020 52,075 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 52,047 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,830 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyres have slight uneven tread wear

Oil leak slight ()

slight age related underside corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2017 51,693 miles

Oil leak slight ()

general age related underbody corrosion

slight surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

slight uneven tread wear on o/s and n/s front tyres

Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,634 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,431 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,181 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface rust all over vehicle eating into main chassis and suspension units

Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,252 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,134 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,546 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,373 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,286 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 840?

Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
1,508
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 937
Headlamp aim too low 780
Brake pipe excessively corroded 741
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 554
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
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P533 XHB is a 1997 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1997 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 100,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 840 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P533 XHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 840 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P533 XHB is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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